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Ed Graney
is a sports columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, covering a variety of topics and the Las Vegas sports scene. His column appears in Sports.

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'ED GRANEY' COLUMNS - 2009

Nov 19: Kruger plays perfect hand as reserves answer call
Nov 17: Coach gets defensive at last, but not the way we'd hoped
Nov 16: Sanford's ouster comes as no shock
Nov 15: Pacquiao awaits bell for Mayweather fight
Nov 14: Cotto tough but lacks talent to win tonight
Nov 11: Following legends not an easy feat
Nov 08: UNLV fighting for survival
Nov 07: Legacy growing up quickly
Nov 05: Vargas fights mom, eyes comeback
Nov 04: Cotto hopes to cement belief he is best welterweight in world
Nov 01: If Agassi's motives true, his image can endure
Oct 31: Force Hood steers clear of easy road, excels
Oct 29: The naked truth: This bull meant business
Oct 22: A-Rod gives Hall voters more food for thought
Oct 21: Stifling joy in football shouldn't be goal
Oct 20: Palo Verde mourns coach, friend
Oct 19: Gonzalez finds peace on course through faith
Oct 18: Sanford's decision-making leads to head-scratching
Oct 17: Leadership No. 1 need for Rebels basketball
Oct 16: Relaxed and logo free, Moore's style a big hit
Oct 15: Host brings clout to worthy cause
Oct 11: Sanford must shoulder full blame
Oct 10: Rebels' performance could come down to effort
Oct 09: For openers, UFL offers no major glitches
Oct 07: Smatresk won't silently stand by
Oct 04: If Sanford can't get team back, UNLV must fire him
Oct 03: UNLV-UNR misconceptions abound
Oct 01: At peace with turbulent past, one-time phenom on comeback trail
Sep 30: As pressure mounts, and with big games ahead, is it time for a panic attack?
Sep 27: Busch family role reversal: Like son, like father
Sep 26: Martin, 50, merits marvel status
Sep 24: A noble, refreshing offer from Oregon's Kelly
Sep 23: UNLV road win must come this week
Sep 20: Reality thumps Marquez's courage
Sep 19: Sideshow doesn't distract Floyd Jr.
Sep 17: Rebels must shore up ability to make tackles
Sep 16: Consistency, Shriners can make PGA event 'crazy'
Sep 13: Challenge for UNLV is to grow from setback
Sep 12: Beavers' Jaquizz Rodgers dodges media, tacklers
Sep 10: College football polls all about (mis)perceptions
Sep 09: From charity, hopefully, comes healing
Sep 06: It's still all about UNLV's defense
Sep 05: If Sanford has no rants, UNLV could win raves
Sep 04: Deaf prep football player finds silence sharpens his focus
Sep 02: Practice time limit rules only on paper
Aug 30: Caring Coronado freshman puts best feet forward
Aug 27: Las Vegas Bowl gets tier that it deserves
Aug 23: Golf but no softball big blunder for IOC
Aug 22: Cheesy NCAA rules need changing
Aug 20: Smatresk won't rush selection of UNLV athletic director
Aug 19: Stand-up comedy: Shaq vs. Oscar
Aug 15: Rejoice, UNLV fans: No QB controversy
Aug 14: Coaches, players stand by teammate
Aug 13: Anthony's potential high on, off field
Aug 11: Nomads -- er, Locos -- taking things slowly
Aug 09: Boxing can copy MMA's formula
Aug 07: Primm fight cards launching stars in the desert
Aug 05: Phelps' rival illustrates need for foils in sports
Aug 02: Macpherson blazes trail for women
Aug 01: Big Fed desired, not needed, by UFC
Jul 30: Advice for Dodgers: Get help at right price
Jul 29: UNLV chief faces big decision on new AD
Jul 20: If Hamrick exits, UNLV must look locally
Jul 19: Mirthful mayor heads 51s' latest promotion
Jul 16: Retirement wears well on Maddux
Jul 15: Stepping out of brother's shadow a steep climb for Taylor Griffin
Jul 13: Too much thinking risky in NBA Draft
Jul 12: Lesnar's shtick uncouth, effective
Jul 11: American dream means everything to Brazil's Alves
Jul 10: UFC veteran plans to settle score
Jul 06: UFC goes from modest to mammoth
Jul 05: NASCAR drug policy stuck in reverse
Jul 02: Smith's exclusion from Hall puzzling
Jul 01: 51s' Logan clings to dream of new park
Jun 22: Quest for golf leads to lessons in life
Jun 21: Adoptive parents give local prep star stability
Jun 20: Top arm wrestler quashes myths
Jun 19: NHL in Las Vegas still a dream
Jun 17: Wranglers face wave of change
Jun 15: UFL tryouts: The place where dreams still live
Jun 14: Phenom earns right to choose own path
Jun 12: Vick can be boon for UFL, Las Vegas
Jun 10: Runaway signing bonuses hurt baseball's prospects for parity
Jun 08: Of 51s, Favre, and Federer's greatness
Jun 07: Retired Ranger true to his country
Jun 05: UNLV should call Smith's number
Jun 03: Suddenly, sports world all a-Twitter
May 31: Tuff-N-Uff? Sure, but not always skill to match
May 30: Local rugby club plays for national title
May 28: Rebels' Lon Kruger holds open door at Transfer U
May 27: Future is now for former 51 Lindsey
May 24: Ex-teacher a quick learner in UFC
May 23: Hughes' detractors don't keep him awake
May 21: Golf rescues cancer patient
May 20: Nuggets' revival has Rebel roots
May 17: Buddy system not all bad for UNLV
May 16: Lacrosse, America's first sport, carves expanding local niche
May 15: Lack of effort in elimination game can't be sugarcoated
May 13: Ailment torments softball standout
May 12: Consistency continues to elude 51s' Burres
May 10: Leadership no political football for Gaels grad
May 09: Gulutzan earns chance to coach at higher level
May 08: Manny's deceit proves cheaters' era isn't over
May 06: Fans blue over loss of Dodgers on radio
May 04: Trailblazing Haywood tells of journey to 'hell' and back
May 02: World is right: This isn't Hatton's night
Apr 29: Father's fury left imprint on Roach
Apr 28: With all his heart, 'Gondo' was UNLV
Apr 22: Cyclist pedals to help with Project Rwanda
Apr 20: If 51s are better than 2-8, we'll have to take their word for it
Apr 19: Hatton not afraid to reinvent himself
Apr 18: Progress must start with defensive stops
Apr 16: Las Vegas Bowl finds 'optimistic' backer
Apr 15: Retirement deals costly blow to boxing
Apr 11: Playoff worthiness relies on roster reinforcements
Apr 10: Aztecs' Strasburg lives up to billing
Apr 09: Competitive drive makes entering Hall 'no fun' for Jordan
Apr 07: North Carolina throws knockout punch
Apr 06: Causes have their place -- just not here
Apr 05: Goal-driven Spartans gaining believers
Apr 04: Lawson shooting craps: No harm, no foul
Apr 01: Assessing Big East's place in history meaningless until after title game
Mar 28: Polarizing Packer gets fresh view of tourney
Mar 26: Latest college crop offers few safe bets for NBA
Mar 25: UNLV softball keeps eye on home
Mar 21: Business before pleasure: Wranglers owner willing to sell
Mar 20: Fans feel fever of March Madness
Mar 19: Some intriguing themes from Hitsville NCAA
Mar 17: NCAA's road of restriction gets longer
Mar 16: For Rebels, all that glitters is fool's gold
Mar 15: NCAA's soft bubble might not save Aztecs
Mar 14: Hampton's leadership has UNLV poised to take next step
Mar 13: Inconsistent UNLV pops own bubble
Mar 12: Home court remains advantage
Mar 11: Smith rewards Olivier's scrutiny
Mar 09: Gonzaga right where it belongs this time of year
Mar 07: Cancer survivor has resolve of a Tiger
Mar 05: Cubs stuck with curse, Vegas with Cashman
Mar 04: As father recovers, Darger forges on
Mar 02: Wily Busch shows car who's boss
Mar 01: Needles embraces Russells as family
Feb 28: Square is center of world in Lund
Feb 27: Gaughan finishes first in loyalty
Feb 26: UNLV's only path now: three wins in three days
Feb 22: Rebels Can Be Good ... When They Want To Be
Feb 21: Cummard personifies fans' contempt for BYU
Feb 19: Coaches are to blame for Absentgate
Feb 18: Take your best shot: UFL commish deftly deflects doubts, punch lines
Feb 15: Fan's UNLV love affair at 42 years and counting
Feb 13: Organizers build local bridge with global soccer event
Feb 12: Flawed idols offer teaching moments
Feb 11: Pressure defense trumps inferior foe
Feb 04: UNLV's road tougher after pratfall at home
Feb 03: Ex-Gorman star Watson gives kids reason to follow dreams
Feb 01: Superfight one-sided but still entertains
Jan 31: 'The Prodigy' finally pairs discipline with skill
Jan 30: Coach needs Wranglers to grow up
Jan 28: Unsightly prep routs not limited to Texas
Jan 25: Rutledge's unsinkable determination proving invaluable
Jan 24: UNLV's engine hums when Adams drives
Jan 22: More than just a win
Jan 21: Armstrong's inspiration trumps innuendo
Jan 18: Effort can carry UNLV long way
Jan 17: Leaders haven't emerged for UNLV
Jan 15: Good stands in, stands up for Bayno
Jan 13: Vote snub shines light on flaws in process
Jan 11: Pay-to-play no answer to preps' fund woes
Jan 10: Jokester Ruegamer has practical side
Jan 08: BC exit interview shows loyalty scarce in sports
Jan 07: Ignorant outsiders dismiss MWC
Jan 04: Escape beats alternative every time
Jan 03: Defense to decide if UNLV thrives
Jan 01: New year will be one to remember

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